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...to protect and serve the public through law enforcement and education so that citizens and visitors can safely enjoy the waters of the state.

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Current Announcements / Media Releases
WATER PATROL DIVE TEAM EARNS NATIONAL AWARD - 02/04/2010
No Wake Zone Authorized Around Construction Area on Lake Taneycomo - 01/19/2010
Water Patrol Stresses Ice Safety - 01/07/2010
Current Announcement Archives

Current Incidents
Fire/explosion / Mississippi River - 01/30/2010
Fall from dock / Mississippi River - 01/28/2010
Vehicular / Other - See below - 12/24/2009
Other - see summary / Other - See below - 11/15/2009
Other - see summary / Other - See below - 11/13/2009
Current Announcement Archives

Education Law
Watercraft Regulation and Licensing-Section 306.127 - Beginning January 1, 2005, every person born after January 1, 1984, or as required pursuant to section 306.128, who operates a vessel on the lakes of this state shall possess, on the vessel, a boating safety identification card issued by the Missouri state water patrol or its agent ...

Buoy GuidelinesNEW Posting
bullet2008 Buoy Guidelines and Application (pdf)
bullet2008 Guideline Changes FAQ
bulletProper Buoy with Markings Photo

bulletDock Sign Photo Example and Specs (pdf)

Application Deadline
Hearing Date
January 22, 2010 March 8, 2010
March 26, 2010 May 11, 2010
July 30, 2010 September 13, 2010
September 25, 2010 November 8, 2010

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